Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Gao Xingjian
Gao Xingjian is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
More from Gao Xingjian (26 quotes) →More quotes by Gao Xingjian
- “With the beginning of life, comes the thirst for truth, whereas the ability to lie is gradually acquired in t…”Gao Xingjian
- “Literature is higher than politics, if not actually above politics.”Gao Xingjian
- “Literature transcends national boundaries, racial boundaries. It goes deep into the issues that concern all h…”Gao Xingjian
- “Observing humans and observing oneself yields a clear-minded starting point for literature.”Gao Xingjian
More Existence quotes
- “In a universe in which past, present, and future came into existence all at once, complete from beginning to…”Dean Koontz
- “Never forget O Brave One, the best kind of existence is to exist for others.”Abhijit Naskar
- “In days of yore, Opening Day of the baseball season was special, signifying that spring had come at last. Tod…”Frank Deford
Explore Books
- “Great Literature is simply language charged to the utmost with meaning”Ezra Pound
- “It embarrasses me to flaunt anything good written about me or my books. I don't know what we're supposed to d…”Judy Blume
- “When you're alone and you feel sad, try reading a book. Try touching someone's heart. Try to imagine what the…”Mizuki Nomura
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Gao Xingjian
靈山 = Ling shan
2001
Buying a Fishing Rod for My Grandfather
2005
The other shore
1999